people carrier and your belongings get trans- ported directly to the retreat. The entire island is completely off the grid, there is no electrical connection to the rest of the province. As far as power goes, it is all about renewable energy as they use solar and wind to supply their energy needs. Like the retreat, every individual house- hold must have its own way of supplying its energy needs on the island. In an emergency, the retreat has generators for backup. The Northumberland Shore and specifically Pictou County are known for its amazing beaches and Pictou Island is no exception, as it offers a beach in every direction. There’s a variety of beaches offering sand, bluffs, and a rocky shore- line. Once you have the opportunity to explore each of them on your own, you will appreciate the distinctive features each offers. At the most eastern end of the island is John MacCallum Memorial Park. It is a beautiful sandy public beach plus it is a great spot for walking and beachcombing. You will find beautiful rocks, shells, and beach glass. Wharf Beach is also a great place for day trips to Pictou Island. The beach offers a great swimming spot and it is near the South Lighthouse. Head on up to the end of the Factory Road and you will find the North Beach. This is the only other public beach on the island. The north shore has beauti- ful views and is the place where many of the old fishing factories were once located on the island. Roger’s Point is located at the southern tip of the island, only a few steps away from Pictou Island Wooden Tents. The beach has beautiful sandbars, and warm water and is a sunbather’s haven. On the north end of Kirribilli EcoRetreat is John Dan’s Cove. It boasts a navigated walking trail from the main road to the north shore. Exploring your surroundings does not stop when the sun starts to set, some even say that it is the best time to enjoy the island. AJ Law explains, “One unique feature on the western end of the island at West End Beach, that isn’t easily found on the east coast, is an ocean sunset. Because you’re looking between Nova Scotia and Prince
Edward Island toward the St. Lawrence, you can see the sun set directly in the ocean.” Looking to have the perfect ending to your day, add to that image the sound of peepers, fireflies lighting up the grasses and trees, and the stars illuminating the skies and this island experience is like nothing else in Nova Scotia or Canada for that matter and why it needs to be on your bucket list for a visit. This tiny coastal island in the Northumberland Strait is truly a unique destination that has captured the hearts, minds, and souls of visitors from all over the world looking to visit Nova Scotia.
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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • VOL 23 ISSUE 1
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